MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51)

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 46%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 97.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics42.1% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive107% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMicro-Star MS-7B51
MotherboardMSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51)  (all builds)
Memory12.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181112
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 16 '19 at 22:34
Run Duration227 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%
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 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700K-$252
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
97.9% Outstanding
Memory 87.2
1-Core 150
2-Core 297
97% 178 Pts
4-Core 581
8-Core 1,104
100% 843 Pts
64-Core 1,141
71% 1,141 Pts
Poor: 82%
This bench: 97.9%
Great: 105%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2080-$394
MSI(1462 3722) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 417.35
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
42.1% Average
Lighting 47.6
Reflection 55
Parallax 44.6
39% 49.1 fps
MRender 68.1
Gravity 47.6
Splatting 62.1
49% 59.3 fps
Poor: 109%
This bench: 42.1%
Great: 134%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
57GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 447 144 129 114 116 110 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 499
Write 489
Mixed 399
SusWrite 177
88% 391 MB/s
4K Read 44.6
4K Write 98.4
4K Mixed 57.1
193% 66.7 MB/s
DQ Read 375
DQ Write 338
DQ Mixed 354
266% 356 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 107%
Great: 134%
XPG Gammix S11 NVMe PCIe M.2 480GB
394GB free
Firmware: SVN139B Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1513 1523 1537 1575 1538 1545 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
340% Outstanding
Read 2,541
Write 1,509
Mixed 1268
SusWrite 1,538
382% 1,714 MB/s
4K Read 66.1
4K Write 150
4K Mixed 88.1
293% 102 MB/s
DQ Read 1,338
DQ Write 1,063
DQ Mixed 1,077
840% 1,159 MB/s
Poor: 127%
This bench: 340%
Great: 310%
XPG Gammix S11 NVMe PCIe M.2 480GB
446GB free
Firmware: SVN139B Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1545 1538 1556 1519 1560 1542 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
342% Outstanding
Read 2,556
Write 1565
Mixed 1,299
SusWrite 1,543
388% 1,741 MB/s
4K Read 66.1
4K Write 157
4K Mixed 88.6
297% 104 MB/s
DQ Read 1,341
DQ Write 1,038
DQ Mixed 1,106
850% 1,162 MB/s
Poor: 127%
This bench: 342%
Great: 310%
Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 2GB
1GB free, PID 6545
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 7 7.7 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.8 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
6.43% Terrible
Read 17.8
Write 4.5
Mixed 7.7
SusWrite 7.6
11% 9.4 MB/s
4K Read 9.3
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
34% 3.1 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 6.43%
Great: 6%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB-$45
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
74.8% Very good
MC Read 27.4
MC Write 29
MC Mixed 23.4
76% 26.6 GB/s
SC Read 17.4
SC Write 28
SC Mixed 21.6
64% 22.3 GB/s
Latency 70.3
57% 70.3 ns
Poor: 61%
This bench: 74.8%
Great: 110%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51) Builds (Compare 22,694 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 91%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 84%
Aircraft carrier

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51) - $270

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $986
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